THE ORIGINS FOUNDATION X ARU
Location: Namibia
30 years as an active custodian!
We believe very strongly in humility – in working hard to ensure our clients have an amazing time on safari with us.
To learn more about ARU, visit their website below:
ARU
ARU
Current Projects: Passive leopard monitoring via camera traps
Future Projects: Cheetah population study & export (with CCF)
partner in the Namibian Black Rhino Custodianship Program
5
dedicated anti-poaching units
~$100K
annual anti-poaching investment
“Technology, community collaboration, and sustainable hunting combine to protect wildlife while supporting conservation and local livelihoods.”
230k+
acres of land leased and owned
30 years
of land management
Infastructure projects including 10 boreholes, 3 village waterholes, and 4km water distribution system
80
people employed
X5
400 indirect livelihoods impacted
3 Partner Schools with materials, food, skills, employment, etc
Adaptive clinic coverage with general health, dental, and vaccinations
Daily 0.5kg of meat & 1L milk, free housing, electricity/social security provided
Ethos
Our ethos is giving back to the land and its people. – Danene
Our financial gain is minimal because we put everything back into the land and the community, fostering ownership and accountability for future generations. – Danene
Conservation & Community Giving
In partnership with Aru Safaris, your hunt becomes more than an unforgettable experience — it becomes a force for good.
Through your participation, a portion of the funds from this safari will directly support The Origins Foundation’s mission of community upliftment and wildlife conservation across Africa.
Your contribution helps create lasting impact — from empowering local communities through education and employment to protecting vital wildlife habitats and supporting sustainable conservation initiatives.
Every moment in the field becomes part of something bigger: preserving Africa’s wild heritage and ensuring that both people and wildlife thrive for generations to come.
Hunt ethically. Give purposefully. Leave a legacy.